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Hi I have the Ensemble RX set up and running good with rocky and other programs yet to do computer crash and having to reinstall windows 7. I lost all

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, Nov 5, 2011

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Hi I have the Ensemble RX set up and running good with rocky and other programs yet to do computer crash and having to reinstall windows 7. I lost all information of setting this up with rocky or other programs.

can any one send to me this information?
for rocky
for any other program for this please ?

Steve

I stumbled across the five-dash site and ordered a built Ensemble RX. No instructions were included in the shipment. I ve dug around the web gathering bits and

Message 2 of 27
, Nov 16, 2012

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I stumbled across the five-dash site and ordered a
built Ensemble RX. No instructions were included in the shipment. I've dug
around the web gathering bits and pieces of info. I know these things work since
I've seen some You Tube videos.

Anyway. I connected it to the USB port of my XP pc.
Instantly I get this pop up saying the usb device was defective. Device mgr.
says "unknown device". So I continued to dig around and discoverd you need this
certain driver for to make the USB work from PE0FKO. I unzipped that to a folder
and tried to install the driver as one normally would however it simply will not
install.

I have emailed Tony at FiveDash but get no
response.

I've searched this group and seen where others had
problems but nothing was of any help.

I'm not exactly a total novice at this. I've had
Flex, K3/LP Pan etc. This thing has the least documentation of anything I've
ever bought. Zero. and apparently no support.

It actually sounds great but I'm limited to 40
meters since I can't change bands. I am trying to use Flex Power SDR but of
course it won't work without the USB port driver.

I stumbled across the five-dash site and ordered a
built Ensemble RX. No instructions were included in the shipment. I've dug
around the web gathering bits and pieces of info. I know these things work since
I've seen some You Tube videos.

Anyway. I connected it to the USB port of my XP pc.
Instantly I get this pop up saying the usb device was defective. Device mgr.
says "unknown device". So I continued to dig around and discoverd you need this
certain driver for to make the USB work from PE0FKO. I unzipped that to a folder
and tried to install the driver as one normally would however it simply will not
install.

I have emailed Tony at FiveDash but get no
response.

I've searched this group and seen where others had
problems but nothing was of any help.

I'm not exactly a total novice at this. I've had
Flex, K3/LP Pan etc. This thing has the least documentation of anything I've
ever bought. Zero. and apparently no support.

It actually sounds great but I'm limited to 40
meters since I can't change bands. I am trying to use Flex Power SDR but of
course it won't work without the USB port driver.

I stumbled across the five-dash site and ordered a
built Ensemble RX. No instructions were included in the shipment. I've dug
around the web gathering bits and pieces of info. I know these things work since
I've seen some You Tube videos.

Anyway. I connected it to the USB port of my XP pc.
Instantly I get this pop up saying the usb device was defective. Device mgr.
says "unknown device". So I continued to dig around and discoverd you need this
certain driver for to make the USB work from PE0FKO. I unzipped that to a folder
and tried to install the driver as one normally would however it simply will not
install.

I have emailed Tony at FiveDash but get no
response.

I've searched this group and seen where others had
problems but nothing was of any help.

I'm not exactly a total novice at this. I've had
Flex, K3/LP Pan etc. This thing has the least documentation of anything I've
ever bought. Zero. and apparently no support.

It actually sounds great but I'm limited to 40
meters since I can't change bands. I am trying to use Flex Power SDR but of
course it won't work without the USB port driver.

I stumbled across the five-dash site and ordered a
built Ensemble RX. No instructions were included in the shipment. I've dug
around the web gathering bits and pieces of info. I know these things work since
I've seen some You Tube videos.

Anyway. I connected it to the USB port of my XP pc.
Instantly I get this pop up saying the usb device was defective. Device mgr.
says "unknown device". So I continued to dig around and discoverd you need this
certain driver for to make the USB work from PE0FKO. I unzipped that to a folder
and tried to install the driver as one normally would however it simply will not
install.

I have emailed Tony at FiveDash but get no
response.

I've searched this group and seen where others had
problems but nothing was of any help.

I'm not exactly a total novice at this. I've had
Flex, K3/LP Pan etc. This thing has the least documentation of anything I've
ever bought. Zero. and apparently no support.

It actually sounds great but I'm limited to 40
meters since I can't change bands. I am trying to use Flex Power SDR but of
course it won't work without the USB port driver.

So here I am. What next?

Steve

John Greusel

Steve, I drilled down in Alan s site to find this: https://sites.google.com/site/g4zfqradio/attiny_usb This is a common trouble and if you stick with it and

Message 6 of 27
, Nov 16, 2012

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Steve,

I drilled down in Alan's site to find this:

https://sites.google.com/site/g4zfqradio/attiny_usb

This is a common trouble and if you stick with it and follow the advice you will eventually succeed with that driver. I believe that wireless mouse drivers have caused problems for some but I use one without trouble. Stay with it and follow the suggestions and it will work.

I stumbled across the five-dash site and ordered a
built Ensemble RX. No instructions were included in the shipment. I've dug
around the web gathering bits and pieces of info. I know these things work since
I've seen some You Tube videos.

Anyway. I connected it to the USB port of my XP pc.
Instantly I get this pop up saying the usb device was defective. Device mgr.
says "unknown device". So I continued to dig around and discoverd you need this
certain driver for to make the USB work from PE0FKO. I unzipped that to a folder
and tried to install the driver as one normally would however it simply will not
install.

I have emailed Tony at FiveDash but get no
response.

I've searched this group and seen where others had
problems but nothing was of any help.

I'm not exactly a total novice at this. I've had
Flex, K3/LP Pan etc. This thing has the least documentation of anything I've
ever bought. Zero. and apparently no support.

It actually sounds great but I'm limited to 40
meters since I can't change bands. I am trying to use Flex Power SDR but of
course it won't work without the USB port driver.

So here I am. What next?

Steve

Alan

Steve, If Tony does not reply to this thread then contact him, telling your experiences. I ve just looked, if an assembled Softrock is required then nothing is

Message 7 of 27
, Nov 17, 2012

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Steve,

If Tony does not reply to this thread then contact him, telling your experiences.
I've just looked, if an assembled Softrock is required then nothing is said about using it.
Unfortunately most of the information is regarding building these as a kit, when much of the essentials are learnt. It is only
recently that many assembled units have become available.

I often say building is easy, getting the finished SDR working is often much more difficult no matter what design.
As John has kindly said some of my pages here http://sites.google.com/site/g4zfqradio/home?pli=1 are intended to help a complete
beginner.
There is a lot to learn and understand but at least you are well on the way.
And the support is here, looks like fivedash needs to add a bit more guidance, especially for the assembled units.

I stumbled across the five-dash site and ordered a built Ensemble RX. No instructions were included in the shipment. I've dug around
the web gathering bits and pieces of info. I know these things work since I've seen some You Tube videos.
Anyway. I connected it to the USB port of my XP pc. Instantly I get this pop up saying the usb device was defective. Device mgr.
says "unknown device". So I continued to dig around and discoverd you need this certain driver for to make the USB work from PE0FKO.
I unzipped that to a folder and tried to install the driver as one normally would however it simply will not install.
I have emailed Tony at FiveDash but get no response.
I've searched this group and seen where others had problems but nothing was of any help.
I'm not exactly a total novice at this. I've had Flex, K3/LP Pan etc. This thing has the least documentation of anything I've ever
bought. Zero. and apparently no support.
It actually sounds great but I'm limited to 40 meters since I can't change bands. I am trying to use Flex Power SDR but of course it
won't work without the USB port driver.
So here I am. What next?
Steve

Parks, Tony

Hi Steve, Alan and others, Yes, building the SoftRock receivers is the easy part. On a good day I can build one of the HF RX Ensemble II receivers in about

Message 8 of 27
, Nov 17, 2012

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Hi Steve, Alan and others,

Yes, building the SoftRock receivers is the easy part. On a good day I can build one of the HF RX Ensemble II receivers in about 3.5 hours of concentrated effort. I test the built units on my XP machine with and Delta 44 soundcard using Rocky 3.7. Usually the freshly built unit plays properly with first application of power. However, often the person who has ordered a built RX Ensemble II receiver has trouble making it play right which is quite frustration for them.

I too remember the frustration I experienced years ago with an SDR1000. It took me a number of days to work through the software issues so that I could receive signals on all bands.

The SoftRock kits have been designed to be entry level so that people can try SDR at a minimum cost. Hopefully, that goal is being achieved for most kit buyers but I do share in their frustration. I greatly appreciate the help that many on this forum provide to help kit builders get up and running!!

All that said, is there an easy way to provide a single down laod containing all the software needed such that people can easily move from a built receiver to a working receiver on their W7 machine?

If Tony does not reply to this thread then contact him, telling your experiences.
I've just looked, if an assembled Softrock is required then nothing is said about using it.
Unfortunately most of the information is regarding building these as a kit, when much of the essentials are learnt. It is only
recently that many assembled units have become available.

I often say building is easy, getting the finished SDR working is often much more difficult no matter what design.
As John has kindly said some of my pages here http://sites.google.com/site/g4zfqradio/home?pli=1 are intended to help a complete
beginner.
There is a lot to learn and understand but at least you are well on the way.
And the support is here, looks like fivedash needs to add a bit more guidance, especially for the assembled units.

I stumbled across the five-dash site and ordered a built Ensemble RX. No instructions were included in the shipment. I've dug around
the web gathering bits and pieces of info. I know these things work since I've seen some You Tube videos.
Anyway. I connected it to the USB port of my XP pc. Instantly I get this pop up saying the usb device was defective. Device mgr.
says "unknown device". So I continued to dig around and discoverd you need this certain driver for to make the USB work from PE0FKO.
I unzipped that to a folder and tried to install the driver as one normally would however it simply will not install.
I have emailed Tony at FiveDash but get no response.
I've searched this group and seen where others had problems but nothing was of any help.
I'm not exactly a total novice at this. I've had Flex, K3/LP Pan etc. This thing has the least documentation of anything I've ever
bought. Zero. and apparently no support.
It actually sounds great but I'm limited to 40 meters since I can't change bands. I am trying to use Flex Power SDR but of course it
won't work without the USB port driver.
So here I am. What next?
Steve

pe0fko

I m working together with Tom (dg8saq) on a installer for the driver software, that will install the driver with a single mouse click. Also on Windows 8 that

Message 9 of 27
, Nov 17, 2012

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I'm working together with Tom (dg8saq) on a installer for the driver software, that will install the driver with a single mouse click. Also on Windows 8 that is more strict and really need some x509 certificates. Tom got a same version for his VNWA installer.

The fact is that already there is a working installer, only need to change my webpage, be patient :-).

There is also a installer for the CFGSR and SDR radio's, it will become less complex to get the software working.

Yes, building the SoftRock receivers is the easy part. On a good day I can build one of the HF RX Ensemble II receivers in about 3.5 hours of concentrated effort. I test the built units on my XP machine with and Delta 44 soundcard using Rocky 3.7. Usually the freshly built unit plays properly with first application of power. However, often the person who has ordered a built RX Ensemble II receiver has trouble making it play right which is quite frustration for them.

I too remember the frustration I experienced years ago with an SDR1000. It took me a number of days to work through the software issues so that I could receive signals on all bands.

The SoftRock kits have been designed to be entry level so that people can try SDR at a minimum cost. Hopefully, that goal is being achieved for most kit buyers but I do share in their frustration. I greatly appreciate the help that many on this forum provide to help kit builders get up and running!!

All that said, is there an easy way to provide a single down laod containing all the software needed such that people can easily move from a built receiver to a working receiver on their W7 machine?

If Tony does not reply to this thread then contact him, telling your experiences.
I've just looked, if an assembled Softrock is required then nothing is said about using it.
Unfortunately most of the information is regarding building these as a kit, when much of the essentials are learnt. It is only
recently that many assembled units have become available.

I often say building is easy, getting the finished SDR working is often much more difficult no matter what design.
As John has kindly said some of my pages here http://sites.google.com/site/g4zfqradio/home?pli=1 are intended to help a complete
beginner.
There is a lot to learn and understand but at least you are well on the way.
And the support is here, looks like fivedash needs to add a bit more guidance, especially for the assembled units.

I stumbled across the five-dash site and ordered a built Ensemble RX. No instructions were included in the shipment. I've dug around
the web gathering bits and pieces of info. I know these things work since I've seen some You Tube videos.
Anyway. I connected it to the USB port of my XP pc. Instantly I get this pop up saying the usb device was defective. Device mgr.
says "unknown device". So I continued to dig around and discoverd you need this certain driver for to make the USB work from PE0FKO.
I unzipped that to a folder and tried to install the driver as one normally would however it simply will not install.
I have emailed Tony at FiveDash but get no response.
I've searched this group and seen where others had problems but nothing was of any help.
I'm not exactly a total novice at this. I've had Flex, K3/LP Pan etc. This thing has the least documentation of anything I've ever
bought. Zero. and apparently no support.
It actually sounds great but I'm limited to 40 meters since I can't change bands. I am trying to use Flex Power SDR but of course it
won't work without the USB port driver.
So here I am. What next?
Steve

junius fox

Steve, I have built the Ensemble II. It is a great receiver. The only problem I had was I had the wrong resistor installed . Go to the page for HDSDR and you

Message 10 of 27
, Nov 17, 2012

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Steve,

I have built the Ensemble II. It
is a great receiver. The only problem I had was I had the wrong resistor
installed .

Go to the page for HDSDR and you will see all
of the information you require to get the receiver going. If you will
download the CFGSR,

It will contain the driver you will need.
Install this in the HDSDR folder. When bringing the HDSDR program to life,
you will select the type of radio.

I stumbled across the five-dash site and ordered
a built Ensemble RX. No instructions were included in the shipment. I've dug
around the web gathering bits and pieces of info. I know these things work
since I've seen some You Tube videos.

Anyway. I connected it to the USB port of my XP
pc. Instantly I get this pop up saying the usb device was defective. Device
mgr. says "unknown device". So I continued to dig around and discoverd you
need this certain driver for to make the USB work from PE0FKO. I unzipped that
to a folder and tried to install the driver as one normally would however it
simply will not install.

I have emailed Tony at FiveDash but get no
response.

I've searched this group and seen where others
had problems but nothing was of any help.

I'm not exactly a total novice at this. I've had
Flex, K3/LP Pan etc. This thing has the least documentation of anything I've
ever bought. Zero. and apparently no support.

It actually sounds great but I'm limited to 40
meters since I can't change bands. I am trying to use Flex Power SDR but of
course it won't work without the USB port driver.

So here I am. What next?

Steve

Alan

... Subject: Re: [softrock40] Ensemble RX ... containing all the software needed such that people can easily move from a built receiver to a working receiver

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, Nov 17, 2012

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----- Original Message -----
Subject: Re: [softrock40] Ensemble RX

>is there an easy way to provide a single down laod
containing all the software needed such that people can easily move from a
built receiver to a working receiver on their W7 machine?

Tony,

For Steve it was, I think, relatively easy just the USB driver gets an experienced SDR user going.
And good to hear from Fred that proper installers are on the way.

Rocky seems to be a problem with many, SDRSharp is a good start but needs some computer knowledge for installing as do many of the
programs.
Then more computer knowledge on soundcards and configuration.
A beginner may find SDR programs difficult, many have no proper help files. The centre spike and maybe ground loops cause concern.
And RX IQ setting and calibration.
Then, if a TXRX, an understanding of where to look for the signal and image and setting rejection.

Most constructors who follow Robby's pages will have a good start, someone getting a constructed SDR may have no start.

73 Alan G4ZFQ

Steve

Junius fox I read your post and have no idea what you said. Where is HDSDR and what is it and what would I do with CFGSR if I had it? This product is being

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, Nov 17, 2012

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Junius fox

I read your post and have no idea what you said.
Where is HDSDR and what is it and what would I do with CFGSR if I had it?

This product is being sold as for "Entry Level" .
You buy the hardware then you are launched into the unknown with no direction.

Five-Dash has no link or reference to anything.
And van Fred Pe0 is way my head.

I'm being told to eliminate all my USB hardware!
Well the first thing to go is my mouse and keyboard. Boy that makes sense
doesn't it???

Maybe there is a way to add a rotary switch to
change bands?

steve

junius fox

Steve. Some years ago, a program was developed by an Italian amateur called WinRadio133, The program HDSDR is a spinoff of that program. There are several

Message 13 of 27
, Nov 17, 2012

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Steve.

Some years ago, a program was
developed by an Italian amateur called WinRadio133, The program "HDSDR" is
a spinoff of that program.

There are several program that one can use with
hour radio, they are SDR-Radio, HDSDR, Rocky, Power SDR, SDRSharp, and
WinRad.

I have found that the program
HDSDR is one that I like. You can download this program to your
computer. Once it is installed,you can find instructions there to make
your Ensemble II compatible with your PC and the program
HDSDR.

If you are still in the dark,
look me up in the call book or email me your number, and I will walk you through
it.

I read your post and have no idea what you said.
Where is HDSDR and what is it and what would I do with CFGSR if I had it?

This product is being sold as for "Entry Level" .
You buy the hardware then you are launched into the unknown with no direction.

Five-Dash has no link or reference to anything.
And van Fred Pe0 is way my head.

I'm being told to eliminate all my USB hardware!
Well the first thing to go is my mouse and keyboard. Boy that makes sense
doesn't it???

Maybe there is a way to add a rotary switch to
change bands?

steve

John Greusel

Steve, This is all very confounding, frustrating and confusing. Nearly everyone of us has knocked their heads on the wall trying to sort out these drivers and

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, Nov 17, 2012

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Steve,This is all very confounding, frustrating and confusing.Nearly everyone of us has knocked their heads on the wall trying to sort out these drivers and SDR software packages. I hadn't thought about it until today but one of the 'products" Flex provides is an installation setup and good documentation. Softrocks were intended for builders and experimenters and as such there is some pain involved in sorting out the configuation. I'm in the US and perhaps a phone call would help speed you through this process so if you'd like to call me to go over these issues send me an email directly and I'll send you my phone #. After you jump this hurtle it will all seem fairly tame and easier.

I read your post and have no idea what you said.
Where is HDSDR and what is it and what would I do with CFGSR if I had it?

This product is being sold as for "Entry Level" .
You buy the hardware then you are launched into the unknown with no direction.

Five-Dash has no link or reference to anything.
And van Fred Pe0 is way my head.

I'm being told to eliminate all my USB hardware!
Well the first thing to go is my mouse and keyboard. Boy that makes sense
doesn't it???

Maybe there is a way to add a rotary switch to
change bands?

steve

Steve

Alan Well really there isn t much to getting a built unit running. The problem is 2 fold. 1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind on the sales page for

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, Nov 17, 2012

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Alan

Well really there isn't much to getting a built
unit running. The problem is 2 fold.

1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind on
the sales page for the receiver. These are even being sold on Ebay now with no
means of support.

That is really bad marketing.

2. The driver simply will not install on my XP
machine as you can see. No one person seems to know why.

I suggest that a warning be put on Ebay and
fivedash.com that these things are purely experimental and may not
work.

Steve N4LQ

DU1MGA

Hi I can only say that the products that are coming from Tony Parks are working for 100%. If you now what you are doing you will not have any problem. I have

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, Nov 17, 2012

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Hi I can only say that the products that are coming
from Tony Parks are working for 100%. If you now what you are doing you will not
have any problem. I have assembled several RXTX und Rx-II. It is a pleasure to
build them. When you follow the description carefully you always will becoming a
good working quality product.

I was working easy the whole world with this little
radio's and a simple Windom-Antenna.

By the way it is normal in eBay when you buy a
product that you will not receive a description.

vy73 de Erwin DU1MGA

P.S. this kits are a result of long experience. The
not experimental und will work for 100%.

Well really there isn't much to getting a built
unit running. The problem is 2 fold.

1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind
on the sales page for the receiver. These are even being sold on Ebay now with
no means of support.

That is really bad marketing.

2. The driver simply will not install on my XP
machine as you can see. No one person seems to know why.

I suggest that a warning be put on Ebay and
fivedash.com that these things are purely experimental and may not
work.

Steve N4LQ

David Meye

I agree I have 2 TX-RX and four Ensembles and have had no problems The software is where most people have problems. ________________________________ From:

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, Nov 17, 2012

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I agree I have 2 TX-RX and four Ensembles and have had no problems The software is where most people have problems.

Hi I can only say that the products that are coming
from Tony Parks are working for 100%. If you now what you are doing you will not
have any problem. I have assembled several RXTX und Rx-II. It is a pleasure to
build them. When you follow the description carefully you always will becoming a
good working quality product.

I was working easy the whole world with this little
radio's and a simple Windom-Antenna.

By the way it is normal in eBay when you buy a
product that you will not receive a description.

vy73 de Erwin DU1MGA

P.S. this kits are a result of long experience. The
not experimental und will work for 100%.

Well really there isn't much to getting a built
unit running. The problem is 2 fold.

1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind
on the sales page for the receiver. These are even being sold on Ebay now with
no means of support.

That is really bad marketing.

2. The driver simply will not install on my XP
machine as you can see. No one person seems to know why.

I suggest that a warning be put on Ebay and
fivedash.com that these things are purely experimental and may not
work.

Steve N4LQ

Mark Mansfield

Have you took the time to look at the fivedash.com website and followed the links to obtain information on how to build them and set up the software correctly?

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, Nov 18, 2012

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Have you took the time to look at the fivedash.com website and followed the links to obtain information on how to build them and set up the software correctly?

All the links are there for excellent building instructions and how to set up the software on numerous platforms and how to get them working. Also, this forum is a excellent place to ask for help if you are having trouble getting your kit working.

I think if you go about asking for help in the right manner, you would find that there are plenty of people here more than willing to help you out with any problem you might be having.

Blasting the product and it's support system that is in place to help you is probably not a good way to start off if you are having a problem with something that many hundred, if not thousands have built and are using daily, I might add, without the first problem. I have built at least 6 of his different receivers without so much as a single problem.

Maybe try again, with a different attitude, and you might find out what a gem of a product you have!

I'm very happy with everything I've purchased and use regularly without any problems whatsoever.

Hi I can only say that the products that are coming
from Tony Parks are working for 100%. If you now what you are doing you will not
have any problem. I have assembled several RXTX und Rx-II. It is a pleasure to
build them. When you follow the description carefully you always will becoming a
good working quality product.

I was working easy the whole world with this little
radio's and a simple Windom-Antenna.

By the way it is normal in eBay when you buy a
product that you will not receive a description.

vy73 de Erwin DU1MGA

P.S. this kits are a result of long experience. The
not experimental und will work for 100%.

Well really there isn't much to getting a built
unit running. The problem is 2 fold.

1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind
on the sales page for the receiver. These are even being sold on Ebay now with
no means of support.

That is really bad marketing.

2. The driver simply will not install on my XP
machine as you can see. No one person seems to know why.

I suggest that a warning be put on Ebay and
fivedash.com that these things are purely experimental and may not
work.

Steve N4LQ

junius fox

Steve I am attaching a .pdf document on the construction of the Ensemble II receiver. This has everything you need. Look the document over before you begin,

Well really there isn't much to getting a built
unit running. The problem is 2 fold.

1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind
on the sales page for the receiver. These are even being sold on Ebay now with
no means of support.

That is really bad marketing.

2. The driver simply will not install on my XP
machine as you can see. No one person seems to know why.

I suggest that a warning be put on Ebay and
fivedash.com that these things are purely experimental and may not
work.

Steve N4LQ

n4lq

Finally fixed. I plugged the Ensemble RX into the XYL s laptop running xp and it immediately popped up with the correct message and accepted the driver. This

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, Nov 18, 2012

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Finally fixed.
I plugged the Ensemble RX into the XYL's laptop running xp and it immediately popped up with the correct message and accepted the driver. This told me the thing is working. I then crawled behind my desktop and unhooked all USB attached gear, plugged in the RX and it too worked. I had read about trying this but was reluctant. I've been running it with HDSDR/CFGSDR and it works.
Ok...Having crossed that bridge I'm going to pass this along to someone else.
Ensemble RX II and Km5H case $85 for both. PayPal.

Thanks to all who offered suggestions.
I received plenty of hate mail too!
steve N4LQ

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, Mark Mansfield <mwmansfield2@...> wrote:
>
> Have you took the time to look at the fivedash.com website and followed the
> links to obtain information on how to build them and set up the software
> correctly?
>
> All the links are there for excellent building instructions and how to set
> up the software on numerous platforms and how to get them working. Also,
> this forum is a excellent place to ask for help if you are having trouble
> getting your kit working.
>
> I think if you go about asking for help in the right manner, you would find
> that there are plenty of people here more than willing to help you out with
> any problem you might be having.
>
> Blasting the product and it's support system that is in place to help you
> is probably not a good way to start off if you are having a problem with
> something that many hundred, if not thousands have built and are using
> daily, I might add, without the first problem. I have built at least 6 of
> his different receivers without so much as a single problem.
>
> Maybe try again, with a different attitude, and you might find out what a
> gem of a product you have!
>
> I'm very happy with everything I've purchased and use regularly without any
> problems whatsoever.
>
> Mark
>
> On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM, David Meye <kl7qw@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > I agree I have 2 TX-RX and four Ensembles and have had no problems The
> > software is where most people have problems.
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > *From:* DU1MGA <du1mga@...>
> > *To:* softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> > *Sent:* Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:11 PM
> > *Subject:* Re: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX
> >
> >
> > Hi I can only say that the products that are coming from Tony Parks are
> > working for 100%. If you now what you are doing you will not have any
> > problem. I have assembled several RXTX und Rx-II. It is a pleasure to build
> > them. When you follow the description carefully you always will becoming a
> > good working quality product.
> > I was working easy the whole world with this little radio's and a simple
> > Windom-Antenna.
> >
> > By the way it is normal in eBay when you buy a product that you will not
> > receive a description.
> >
> > vy73 de Erwin DU1MGA
> >
> > P.S. this kits are a result of long experience. The not experimental und
> > will work for 100%.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Well really there isn't much to getting a built unit running. The
> > problem is 2 fold.
> > 1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind on the sales page for the
> > receiver. These are even being sold on Ebay now with no means of support.
> > That is really bad marketing.
> >
> > 2. The driver simply will not install on my XP machine as you can see. No
> > one person seems to know why.
> >
> > I suggest that a warning be put on Ebay and fivedash.com that these
> > things are purely experimental and may not work.
> >
> > Steve N4LQ
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

Alan

... Subject: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX and case now for sale ... steve That s about the most common reason. But I wonder why you ignore what people say. 73

> Finally fixed.
> . I then crawled behind my desktop and unhooked all USB attached gear, plugged in the RX and it too worked. I had read about
> trying this but was reluctant. I've been running it with HDSDR/CFGSDR and it works.

steve

That's about the most common reason.
But I wonder why you ignore what people say.

73 Alan G4ZFQ

John Greusel

Steve wait.... Now that you ve got the drivers installed you need to try the RXTX. :-) Why don t you offer your receiver to a local club member that hasn t

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Steve wait....

Now that you've got the drivers installed you need to try the RXTX. :-)

Why don't you offer your receiver to a local club member that hasn't experienced SDR- you know how to set it up now.

Finally fixed.
I plugged the Ensemble RX into the XYL's laptop running xp and it immediately popped up with the correct message and accepted the driver. This told me the thing is working. I then crawled behind my desktop and unhooked all USB attached gear, plugged in the RX and it too worked. I had read about trying this but was reluctant. I've been running it with HDSDR/CFGSDR and it works.
Ok...Having crossed that bridge I'm going to pass this along to someone else.
Ensemble RX II and Km5H case $85 for both. PayPal.

Thanks to all who offered suggestions.
I received plenty of hate mail too!
steve N4LQ

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, Mark Mansfield <mwmansfield2@...> wrote:
>
> Have you took the time to look at the fivedash.com website and followed the
> links to obtain information on how to build them and set up the software
> correctly?
>
> All the links are there for excellent building instructions and how to set
> up the software on numerous platforms and how to get them working. Also,
> this forum is a excellent place to ask for help if you are having trouble
> getting your kit working.
>
> I think if you go about asking for help in the right manner, you would find
> that there are plenty of people here more than willing to help you out with
> any problem you might be having.
>
> Blasting the product and it's support system that is in place to help you
> is probably not a good way to start off if you are having a problem with
> something that many hundred, if not thousands have built and are using
> daily, I might add, without the first problem. I have built at least 6 of
> his different receivers without so much as a single problem.
>
> Maybe try again, with a different attitude, and you might find out what a
> gem of a product you have!
>
> I'm very happy with everything I've purchased and use regularly without any
> problems whatsoever.
>
> Mark
>
> On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM, David Meye <kl7qw@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > I agree I have 2 TX-RX and four Ensembles and have had no problems The
> > software is where most people have problems.
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > *From:* DU1MGA <du1mga@...>
> > *To:* softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> > *Sent:* Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:11 PM
> > *Subject:* Re: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX
> >
> >
> > Hi I can only say that the products that are coming from Tony Parks are
> > working for 100%. If you now what you are doing you will not have any
> > problem. I have assembled several RXTX und Rx-II. It is a pleasure to build
> > them. When you follow the description carefully you always will becoming a
> > good working quality product.
> > I was working easy the whole world with this little radio's and a simple
> > Windom-Antenna.
> >
> > By the way it is normal in eBay when you buy a product that you will not
> > receive a description.
> >
> > vy73 de Erwin DU1MGA
> >
> > P.S. this kits are a result of long experience. The not experimental und
> > will work for 100%.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Well really there isn't much to getting a built unit running. The
> > problem is 2 fold.
> > 1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind on the sales page for the
> > receiver. These are even being sold on Ebay now with no means of support.
> > That is really bad marketing.
> >
> > 2. The driver simply will not install on my XP machine as you can see. No
> > one person seems to know why.
> >
> > I suggest that a warning be put on Ebay and fivedash.com that these
> > things are purely experimental and may not work.
> >
> > Steve N4LQ
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

John Greusel

Steve, Perhaps one last hurdle- you re running HDSDR without needing to control the frequency with CFGSDR right? ExtIO is a driver that needs to be in the

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Steve,

Perhaps one last hurdle- you're running HDSDR without needing to control the frequency with CFGSDR right?

ExtIO is a driver that
needs to be in the folder with HDSDR to allow frequency control. CFGSDR is only for setup and diagnostics not for control within a program. Maybe you've already done that?

Finally fixed.
I plugged the Ensemble RX into the XYL's laptop running xp and it immediately popped up with the correct message and accepted the driver. This told me the thing is working. I then crawled behind my desktop and unhooked all USB attached gear, plugged in the RX and it too worked. I had read about trying this but was reluctant. I've been running it with HDSDR/CFGSDR and it works.
Ok...Having crossed that bridge I'm going to pass this along to someone else.
Ensemble RX II and Km5H case $85 for both. PayPal.

Thanks to all who offered suggestions.
I received plenty of hate mail too!
steve N4LQ

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, Mark Mansfield <mwmansfield2@...> wrote:
>
> Have you took the time to look at the fivedash.com website and followed the
> links to obtain information on how to build them and set up the software
> correctly?
>
> All the links are there for excellent building instructions and how to set
> up the software on numerous platforms and how to get them working. Also,
> this forum is a excellent place to ask for help if you are having trouble
> getting your kit working.
>
> I think if you go about asking for help in the right manner, you would find
> that there are plenty of people here more than willing to help you out with
> any problem you might be having.
>
> Blasting the product and it's support system that is in place to help you
> is probably not a good way to start off if you are having a problem with
> something that many hundred, if not thousands have built and are using
> daily, I might add, without the first problem. I have built at least 6 of
> his different receivers without so much as a single problem.
>
> Maybe try again, with a different attitude, and you might find out what a
> gem of a product you have!
>
> I'm very happy with everything I've purchased and use regularly without any
> problems whatsoever.
>
> Mark
>
> On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM, David Meye <kl7qw@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > I agree I have 2 TX-RX and four Ensembles and have had no problems The
> > software is where most people have problems.
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > *From:* DU1MGA <du1mga@...>
> > *To:* softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> > *Sent:* Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:11 PM
> > *Subject:* Re: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX
> >
> >
> > Hi I can only say that the products that are coming from Tony Parks are
> > working for 100%. If you now what you are doing you will not have any
> > problem. I have assembled several RXTX und Rx-II. It is a pleasure to build
> > them. When you follow the description carefully you always will becoming a
> > good working quality product.
> > I was working easy the whole world with this little radio's and a simple
> > Windom-Antenna.
> >
> > By the way it is normal in eBay when you buy a product that you will not
> > receive a description.
> >
> > vy73 de Erwin DU1MGA
> >
> > P.S. this kits are a result of long experience. The not experimental und
> > will work for 100%.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Well really there isn't much to getting a built unit running. The
> > problem is 2 fold.
> > 1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind on the sales page for the
> > receiver. These are even being sold on Ebay now with no means of support.
> > That is really bad marketing.
> >
> > 2. The driver simply will not install on my XP machine as you can see. No
> > one person seems to know why.
> >
> > I suggest that a warning be put on Ebay and fivedash.com that these
> > things are purely experimental and may not work.
> >
> > Steve N4LQ
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

n4lq

John Yes it did put the ExtIO file in the HDSDR folder and indeed you can control the frequency that way. The band switch arrangement is a bit fuzzy however. I

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John
Yes it did put the ExtIO file in the HDSDR folder and indeed you can control the frequency that way. The band switch arrangement is a bit fuzzy however. I do have some BCB breakthrough on some bands. 20 meters was very unsensitive but 40 was fairly decent.
I'm not using my EMU0202. I reserve that for my LP-PAN and K3. I'm using a creative ext. USB card. Not the best but fair.
steve

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, John Greusel <greusel@...> wrote:
>
> Steve,
>
> Perhaps one last hurdle- you're running HDSDR without needing to control the frequency withÂ CFGSDR right?
> ExtIO is a driver that needs to be in the folder with HDSDR to allow frequency control.Â CFGSDR is only for setup and diagnostics not for control within a program.Â Maybe you've already done that?
>
> John
> KC9OJV
> Â
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: n4lq <n4lq@...>
> To: softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 3:54 PM
> Subject: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX and case now for sale
>
>
> Â
> Finally fixed.
> I plugged the Ensemble RX into the XYL's laptop running xp and it immediately popped up with the correct message and accepted the driver. This told me the thing is working. I then crawled behind my desktop and unhooked all USB attached gear, plugged in the RX and it too worked. I had read about trying this but was reluctant. I've been running it with HDSDR/CFGSDR and it works.
> Ok...Having crossed that bridge I'm going to pass this along to someone else.
> Ensemble RX II and Km5H case $85 for both. PayPal.
>
> Thanks to all who offered suggestions.
> I received plenty of hate mail too!
> steve N4LQ
>
> --- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, Mark Mansfield <mwmansfield2@> wrote:
> >
> > Have you took the time to look at the fivedash.com website and followed the
> > links to obtain information on how to build them and set up the software
> > correctly?
> >
> > All the links are there for excellent building instructions and how to set
> > up the software on numerous platforms and how to get them working. Also,
> > this forum is a excellent place to ask for help if you are having trouble
> > getting your kit working.
> >
> > I think if you go about asking for help in the right manner, you would find
> > that there are plenty of people here more than willing to help you out with
> > any problem you might be having.
> >
> > Blasting the product and it's support system that is in place to help you
> > is probably not a good way to start off if you are having a problem with
> > something that many hundred, if not thousands have built and are using
> > daily, I might add, without the first problem. I have built at least 6 of
> > his different receivers without so much as a single problem.
> >
> > Maybe try again, with a different attitude, and you might find out what a
> > gem of a product you have!
> >
> > I'm very happy with everything I've purchased and use regularly without any
> > problems whatsoever.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM, David Meye <kl7qw@> wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > I agree I have 2 TX-RX and four Ensembles and have had no problems The
> > > software is where most people have problems.
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > > *From:* DU1MGA <du1mga@>
> > > *To:* softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> > > *Sent:* Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:11 PM
> > > *Subject:* Re: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi I can only say that the products that are coming from Tony Parks are
> > > working for 100%. If you now what you are doing you will not have any
> > > problem. I have assembled several RXTX und Rx-II. It is a pleasure to build
> > > them. When you follow the description carefully you always will becoming a
> > > good working quality product.
> > > I was working easy the whole world with this little radio's and a simple
> > > Windom-Antenna.
> > >
> > > By the way it is normal in eBay when you buy a product that you will not
> > > receive a description.
> > >
> > > vy73 de Erwin DU1MGA
> > >
> > > P.S. this kits are a result of long experience. The not experimental und
> > > will work for 100%.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Well really there isn't much to getting a built unit running. The
> > > problem is 2 fold.
> > > 1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind on the sales page for the
> > > receiver. These are even being sold on Ebay now with no means of support.
> > > That is really bad marketing.
> > >
> > > 2. The driver simply will not install on my XP machine as you can see. No
> > > one person seems to know why.
> > >
> > > I suggest that a warning be put on Ebay and fivedash.com that these
> > > things are purely experimental and may not work.
> > >
> > > Steve N4LQ
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

John Greusel

Steve, I have a properly working Ensemble II RX but I m using my RXTX 40,30,20 so often I don t pull the receiver out to use much. I don t have a lot of

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Steve,

I have a properly working Ensemble II RX but I'm using my RXTX 40,30,20 so often I don't pull the receiver out to use much. I don't have a lot of other equipment to compare the softrock to but I do have an older Kenwood transceiver TS-440S and the Softrock beats it hands down on quality of sound and the ability to discern low signals down in the noise. Antennas and propagation seem to effect variances in band sensitivity more than differences in the Softrock itself although I do think 40 is a tad better (sensitivity wise) than 20 on my RXTX. As far as the USB soundblaster- that's what I use and I think it works fine- particularly after doing the cap mod to it. I have almost no center spike at all now. You should download Christos' version of PowerSDR 2.4 and try that out before you say
bon voyage to your receiver- it's really a nice version of PSDR to put a softrock through it's paces.

John
Yes it did put the ExtIO file in the HDSDR folder and indeed you can control the frequency that way. The band switch arrangement is a bit fuzzy however. I do have some BCB breakthrough on some bands. 20 meters was very unsensitive but 40 was fairly decent.
I'm not using my EMU0202. I reserve that for my LP-PAN and K3. I'm using a creative ext. USB card. Not the best but fair.
steve

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, John Greusel <greusel@...> wrote:
>
> Steve,
>
> Perhaps one last hurdle- you're running HDSDR without needing to control the frequency withÂ CFGSDR right?
> ExtIO is a driver that needs to be in the folder with HDSDR to allow frequency control.Â CFGSDR is only for setup and diagnostics not for control within a program.Â Maybe you've already done that?
>
> John
> KC9OJV
> Â
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: n4lq <n4lq@...>
> To: softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 3:54 PM
> Subject: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX and case now for sale
>
>
> Â
> Finally fixed.
> I plugged the Ensemble RX into the XYL's laptop running xp and it immediately popped up with the correct message and accepted the driver. This told me the thing is working. I then crawled behind my desktop and unhooked all USB attached gear, plugged in the RX and it too worked. I had read about trying this but was reluctant. I've been running it with HDSDR/CFGSDR and it works.
> Ok...Having crossed that bridge I'm going to pass this along to someone else.
> Ensemble RX II and Km5H case $85 for both. PayPal.
>
> Thanks to all who offered suggestions.
> I received plenty of hate mail too!
> steve N4LQ
>
> --- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, Mark Mansfield <mwmansfield2@> wrote:
> >
> > Have you took the time to look at the fivedash.com website and followed the
> > links to obtain information on how to build them and set up the software
> > correctly?
> >
> > All the links are there for excellent building instructions and how to set
> > up the software on numerous platforms and how to get them working. Also,
> > this forum is a excellent place to ask for help if you are having trouble
> > getting your kit working.
> >
> > I think if you go about asking for help in the right manner, you would find
> > that there are plenty of people here more than willing to help you out with
> > any problem you might be having.
> >
> > Blasting the product and it's support system that is in place to help you
> > is probably not a good way to start off if you are having a problem with
> > something that many hundred, if not thousands have built and are using
> > daily, I might add, without the first problem. I have built at least 6 of
> > his different receivers without so much as a single problem.
> >
> > Maybe try again, with a different attitude, and you might find out what a
> > gem of a product you have!
> >
> > I'm very happy with everything I've purchased and use regularly without any
> > problems whatsoever.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM, David Meye <kl7qw@> wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > I agree I have 2 TX-RX and four Ensembles and have had no problems The
> > > software is where most people have problems.
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > > *From:* DU1MGA <du1mga@>
> > > *To:* softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> > > *Sent:* Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:11 PM
> > > *Subject:* Re: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi I can only say that the products that are coming from Tony Parks are
> > > working for 100%. If you now what you are doing you will not have any
> > > problem. I have assembled several RXTX und Rx-II. It is a pleasure to build
> > > them. When you follow the description carefully you always will becoming a
> > > good working quality product.
> > > I was working easy the whole world with this little radio's and a simple
> > > Windom-Antenna.
> > >
> > > By the way it is normal in eBay when you buy a product that you will not
> > > receive a description.
> > >
> > > vy73 de Erwin DU1MGA
> > >
> > > P.S. this kits are a result of long experience. The not experimental und
> > > will work for 100%.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Well really there isn't much to getting a built unit running. The
> > > problem is 2 fold.
> > > 1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind on the sales page for the
> > > receiver. These are even being sold on Ebay now with no means of support.
> > > That is really bad marketing.
> > >
> > > 2. The driver simply will not install on my XP machine as you can see. No
> > > one person seems to know why.
> > >
> > > I suggest that a warning be put on Ebay and fivedash.com that these
> > > things are purely experimental and may not work.
> > >
> > > Steve N4LQ
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>

n4lq

Is 2.4 the same version on Flex s web site or is there a Christos version? I ll give it a try. I m not sure why I have so much BC band breakthru. The antenna

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Is 2.4 the same version on Flex's web site or is there a Christos version? I'll give it a try.
I'm not sure why I have so much BC band breakthru. The antenna system is resonant. Are you changing filters in the sdr manually? I read something somewhere about a "file" for the filters. Maybe I missed something.
s

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, John Greusel <greusel@...> wrote:
>
> Steve,
>
> I have a properly working Ensemble II RXÂ but I'm using my RXTX 40,30,20 so often I don't pull the receiver out to use much. I don't have a lot of other equipment to compare the softrock to but I do have an older Kenwood transceiver TS-440S and the Softrock beats it hands down on quality of sound and the ability to discern low signals down in the noise. Antennas and propagation seem to effect variances in band sensitivity more than differences in the Softrock itself although I do think 40 is a tad better (sensitivity wise) than 20 on my RXTX. As far as the USB soundblaster- that's what I use and I think it works fine- particularly after doing the cap mod to it. I have almost no center spike at all now. You should download Christos' version of PowerSDRÂ 2.4Â and try that out before you say bon voyage to your receiver- it's really a nice version of PSDR to put a softrock through it's paces.
>
> John
> KC9OJV
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: n4lq <n4lq@...>
> To: softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 9:34 PM
> Subject: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX and case now for sale
>
>
> Â
>
> John
> Yes it did put the ExtIO file in the HDSDR folder and indeed you can control the frequency that way. The band switch arrangement is a bit fuzzy however. I do have some BCB breakthrough on some bands. 20 meters was very unsensitive but 40 was fairly decent.
> I'm not using my EMU0202. I reserve that for my LP-PAN and K3. I'm using a creative ext. USB card. Not the best but fair.
> steve
>
> --- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, John Greusel <greusel@> wrote:
> >
> > Steve,
> >
> > Perhaps one last hurdle- you're running HDSDR without needing to control the frequency withÃÂ CFGSDR right?
> > ExtIO is a driver that needs to be in the folder with HDSDR to allow frequency control.ÃÂ CFGSDR is only for setup and diagnostics not for control within a program.ÃÂ Maybe you've already done that?
> >
> > John
> > KC9OJV
> > ÃÂ
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: n4lq <n4lq@>
> > To: softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 3:54 PM
> > Subject: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX and case now for sale
> >
> >
> > ÃÂ
> > Finally fixed.
> > I plugged the Ensemble RX into the XYL's laptop running xp and it immediately popped up with the correct message and accepted the driver. This told me the thing is working. I then crawled behind my desktop and unhooked all USB attached gear, plugged in the RX and it too worked. I had read about trying this but was reluctant. I've been running it with HDSDR/CFGSDR and it works.
> > Ok...Having crossed that bridge I'm going to pass this along to someone else.
> > Ensemble RX II and Km5H case $85 for both. PayPal.
> >
> > Thanks to all who offered suggestions.
> > I received plenty of hate mail too!
> > steve N4LQ
> >
> > --- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, Mark Mansfield <mwmansfield2@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Have you took the time to look at the fivedash.com website and followed the
> > > links to obtain information on how to build them and set up the software
> > > correctly?
> > >
> > > All the links are there for excellent building instructions and how to set
> > > up the software on numerous platforms and how to get them working. Also,
> > > this forum is a excellent place to ask for help if you are having trouble
> > > getting your kit working.
> > >
> > > I think if you go about asking for help in the right manner, you would find
> > > that there are plenty of people here more than willing to help you out with
> > > any problem you might be having.
> > >
> > > Blasting the product and it's support system that is in place to help you
> > > is probably not a good way to start off if you are having a problem with
> > > something that many hundred, if not thousands have built and are using
> > > daily, I might add, without the first problem. I have built at least 6 of
> > > his different receivers without so much as a single problem.
> > >
> > > Maybe try again, with a different attitude, and you might find out what a
> > > gem of a product you have!
> > >
> > > I'm very happy with everything I've purchased and use regularly without any
> > > problems whatsoever.
> > >
> > > Mark
> > >
> > > On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM, David Meye <kl7qw@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > **
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I agree I have 2 TX-RX and four Ensembles and have had no problems The
> > > > software is where most people have problems.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ------------------------------
> > > > *From:* DU1MGA <du1mga@>
> > > > *To:* softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> > > > *Sent:* Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:11 PM
> > > > *Subject:* Re: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi I can only say that the products that are coming from Tony Parks are
> > > > working for 100%. If you now what you are doing you will not have any
> > > > problem. I have assembled several RXTX und Rx-II. It is a pleasure to build
> > > > them. When you follow the description carefully you always will becoming a
> > > > good working quality product.
> > > > I was working easy the whole world with this little radio's and a simple
> > > > Windom-Antenna.
> > > >
> > > > By the way it is normal in eBay when you buy a product that you will not
> > > > receive a description.
> > > >
> > > > vy73 de Erwin DU1MGA
> > > >
> > > > P.S. this kits are a result of long experience. The not experimental und
> > > > will work for 100%.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Well really there isn't much to getting a built unit running. The
> > > > problem is 2 fold.
> > > > 1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind on the sales page for the
> > > > receiver. These are even being sold on Ebay now with no means of support.
> > > > That is really bad marketing.
> > > >
> > > > 2. The driver simply will not install on my XP machine as you can see. No
> > > > one person seems to know why.
> > > >
> > > > I suggest that a warning be put on Ebay and fivedash.com that these
> > > > things are purely experimental and may not work.
> > > >
> > > > Steve N4LQ
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

John Greusel

Steve, The rx has selectable bandpass filters that autoselect as you change frequency. Make sure you have that configured to function via CFSDR. That function

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Steve,

The rx has selectable bandpass filters that autoselect as you change frequency. Make sure you have that configured to function via CFSDR. That function has to be disabled in an RXTX. You'll have to google to find Christos version of PSDR. It has some special files that have to be moved into the folder to simulate a Flex1000 from the Softrock. It's a pretty clever route to running a Softrock via PSDR. One really interesting aspects to Softrocks is besides PSDR there are quite a few other software packages that will run them and there is concurrent development of said software albeit that much is being developed in people's spare time. Simon Brown of Ham Radio Deluxe fame has a program that supports them and posts fairly frequently to this group. I just remarked to him the other day that someone should take their SDR software to the support point on Flex transceivers. It would probably drive Flex crazy
but the customers would like having new options in software.

Is 2.4 the same version on Flex's web site or is there a Christos version? I'll give it a try.
I'm not sure why I have so much BC band breakthru. The antenna system is resonant. Are you changing filters in the sdr manually? I read something somewhere about a "file" for the filters. Maybe I missed something.
s

--- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, John Greusel <greusel@...> wrote:
>
> Steve,
>
> I have a properly working Ensemble II RXÂ but I'm using my RXTX 40,30,20 so often I don't pull the receiver out to use much. I don't have a lot of other equipment to compare the softrock to but I do have an older Kenwood transceiver TS-440S and the Softrock beats it hands down on quality of sound and the ability to discern low signals down in the noise. Antennas and propagation seem to effect variances in band sensitivity more than differences in the Softrock itself although I do think 40 is a tad better (sensitivity wise) than 20 on my RXTX. As far as the USB soundblaster- that's what I use and I think it works fine- particularly after doing the cap mod to it. I have almost no center spike at all now. You should download Christos' version of PowerSDRÂ 2.4Â and try that out before you say bon voyage to your receiver- it's really a nice version of PSDR to put a softrock through it's paces.
>
> John
> KC9OJV
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: n4lq <n4lq@...>
> To: softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 9:34 PM
> Subject: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX and case now for sale
>
>
> Â
>
> John
> Yes it did put the ExtIO file in the HDSDR folder and indeed you can control the frequency that way. The band switch arrangement is a bit fuzzy however. I do have some BCB breakthrough on some bands. 20 meters was very unsensitive but 40 was fairly decent.
> I'm not using my EMU0202. I reserve that for my LP-PAN and K3. I'm using a creative ext. USB card. Not the best but fair.
> steve
>
> --- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, John Greusel <greusel@> wrote:
> >
> > Steve,
> >
> > Perhaps one last hurdle- you're running HDSDR without needing to control the frequency withÃ‚Â CFGSDR right?
> > ExtIO is a driver that needs to be in the folder with HDSDR to allow frequency control.Ã‚Â CFGSDR is only for setup and diagnostics not for control within a program.Ã‚Â Maybe you've already done that?
> >
> > John
> > KC9OJV
> > Ã‚Â
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: n4lq <n4lq@>
> > To: softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 3:54 PM
> > Subject: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX and case now for sale
> >
> >
> > Ã‚Â
> > Finally fixed.
> > I plugged the Ensemble RX into the XYL's laptop running xp and it immediately popped up with the correct message and accepted the driver. This told me the thing is working. I then crawled behind my desktop and unhooked all USB attached gear, plugged in the RX and it too worked. I had read about trying this but was reluctant. I've been running it with HDSDR/CFGSDR and it works.
> > Ok...Having crossed that bridge I'm going to pass this along to someone else.
> > Ensemble RX II and Km5H case $85 for both. PayPal.
> >
> > Thanks to all who offered suggestions.
> > I received plenty of hate mail too!
> > steve N4LQ
> >
> > --- In softrock40@yahoogroups.com, Mark Mansfield <mwmansfield2@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Have you took the time to look at the fivedash.com website and followed the
> > > links to obtain information on how to build them and set up the software
> > > correctly?
> > >
> > > All the links are there for excellent building instructions and how to set
> > > up the software on numerous platforms and how to get them working. Also,
> > > this forum is a excellent place to ask for help if you are having trouble
> > > getting your kit working.
> > >
> > > I think if you go about asking for help in the right manner, you would find
> > > that there are plenty of people here more than willing to help you out with
> > > any problem you might be having.
> > >
> > > Blasting the product and it's support system that is in place to help you
> > > is probably not a good way to start off if you are having a problem with
> > > something that many hundred, if not thousands have built and are using
> > > daily, I might add, without the first problem. I have built at least 6 of
> > > his different receivers without so much as a single problem.
> > >
> > > Maybe try again, with a different attitude, and you might find out what a
> > > gem of a product you have!
> > >
> > > I'm very happy with everything I've purchased and use regularly without any
> > > problems whatsoever.
> > >
> > > Mark
> > >
> > > On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 10:19 PM, David Meye <kl7qw@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > **
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I agree I have 2 TX-RX and four Ensembles and have had no problems The
> > > > software is where most people have problems.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ------------------------------
> > > > *From:* DU1MGA <du1mga@>
> > > > *To:* softrock40@yahoogroups.com
> > > > *Sent:* Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:11 PM
> > > > *Subject:* Re: [softrock40] Re: Ensemble RX
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi I can only say that the products that are coming from Tony Parks are
> > > > working for 100%. If you now what you are doing you will not have any
> > > > problem. I have assembled several RXTX und Rx-II. It is a pleasure to build
> > > > them. When you follow the description carefully you always will becoming a
> > > > good working quality product.
> > > > I was working easy the whole world with this little radio's and a simple
> > > > Windom-Antenna.
> > > >
> > > > By the way it is normal in eBay when you buy a product that you will not
> > > > receive a description.
> > > >
> > > > vy73 de Erwin DU1MGA
> > > >
> > > > P.S. this kits are a result of long experience. The not experimental und
> > > > will work for 100%.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Well really there isn't much to getting a built unit running. The
> > > > problem is 2 fold.
> > > > 1.There are no ...zero...directions of any kind on the sales page for the
> > > > receiver. These are even being sold on Ebay now with no means of support.
> > > > That is really bad marketing.
> > > >
> > > > 2. The driver simply will not install on my XP machine as you can see. No
> > > > one person seems to know why.
> > > >
> > > > I suggest that a warning be put on Ebay and fivedash.com that these
> > > > things are purely experimental and may not work.
> > > >
> > > > Steve N4LQ
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

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